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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 448.89 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 448.89 and 185.47 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 448.89 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/448.89 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 448.89 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 83,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254.04/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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